XC40 – an electric Volvo
When I picked up the Volvo XC40 Recharge from Dublin, it only had 40% charge. No bother – I’d just stop at Junction 14 for a quick top-up on the way down while I enjoyed a coffee and job...
ESB Ecars increase prices
It’s no shock in the current climate, but ESB ecars have announced increased pricing for their public charging network. The new pricing will become effective from December 20th.
The increases are being blamed on wholesale energy costs across Europe and...
5th generation Prius débuts
Toyota have just unveiled the fifth generation of their Prius, the pioneering hybrid car. This time around, European Prius cars will exclusively come as plug-in hybrids with increased efficiency and an EV range 50% greater than the outgoing model.
In...
Classic Auction in London
Coinciding with the recent London to Brighton Veteran Car run to Brighton, RM Sothebys held one of their regular sales of rare and classic cars.
Cars from all eras were represented at the auction, which took place in the centre...
Electric Ioniq Impresses
Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 is their first electric car built on a purpose-built chassis so it’s given them the chance to liberate a lot more room inside than you’d expect.
Its styling is a curious mix of modern and retro with...
6 Year Warranty on all Mazdas
For all cars registered from January 2023, Mazda will double their warranty to a full six years or 150,000 km and all models are covered.
This is in addition to Mazda’s Fair Service offer, which remains in place. Fair Service...
ID. Buzz Takes 2023 Irish Car of the Year Title
Last Friday’s Irish Car of the Year awards marked the third year in a row for an EV to take the title, with the 2023 winner announced as the Volkswagen ID. Buzz.
In a double celebration for Volkswagen, their ID....
Concours Marks 10 Years
This year, the Concours of Elegance, which started in 2012 at Windsor Castle, celebrated its 10th anniversary on the lawns of Hampton Court Palace, its home for the last few years.
To mark the date, all 10 previous winners of...
MMAI is New Motoring Organisation
The Motoring Media Association of Ireland (MMAI) has held its inaugural Annual General Meeting. Members gathered recently to unanimously ratify the formation of the new organisation, and to elect officers.
At the first AGM of the new Association, the following...
New Opel Astra Launched
The sixth generation of Opel’s evergreen Astra has arrived in showrooms around the country, sporting the new Opel Vizor grille and new surfacing.
Of course Opel is now part of the larger Stellantis group so the Astra shares a lot...
